“The Work” prison documentary screening and origin story – Truth, Courage, Compassion
Time: Sat 11:15AM
Venue: Cinema
Style: Film
Content Type: Prison documentary and origin story
Description: What happens when a group of convicts in a California maximum-security prison boldly put aside gang and racial divisions, meet in the chapel, and speak their truth? Come watch “The Work” and witness how courage, authenticity, vulnerability, and compassion unfold between a motley crew of inmates and free persons during a four-day men’s group intensive. This critically acclaimed 2017 documentary offers a glimpse into the suffering, fear, trauma, and sorrow that permeates U.S. prisons and the lives of persons who occupy them. At the same time, it reveals the possibilities of deep connection across difference, transformative growth, and healing when people are brave enough to explore their deepest wounds in the accompany of caring and supportive souls.
Along with a screening of the award-winning film, Co-Creators Eldra Jackson and Dr. James McLeary will retell the implausible origin story of the 25 year-old men’s support group at New Folsom Prison. Eldra and James will also share how the non-profit Inside Circle, led by a band of formerly incarcerated men, is fighting to transform the inside and the outside of U.S. prisons one circle at a time.
Co-Creators in This Experience